A journal by Mohammad Malekmakan

A journal of thoughts on architecture, AI, and the systems in between.

Posts on enterprise architecture, TOGAF, cloud, and where AI belongs in the architect's workshop.

Latest post · 06 JUN 2026

An Examination of Capability, Context, and the Testable Edge of AI

Business capability, bounded context, and data product are three names for one boundary, and domain-driven design is what finds it and keeps all three honest. Get it right and the rest follows. Where AI is valuable, where it is safe, how…

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020 06 JUN 2026 An Examination of Capability, Context, and the Testable Edge of AI Business capability, bounded context, and data product are three names for one boundary, and domain-driven design is what finds it and keeps all three honest. Get it right and the rest follows. Where AI is valuable, where it is safe, how… AI · ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE 019 30 MAY 2026 The Machine That Auditioned for Three Parts Where AI belongs in the architect's workshop; and the one place it must never stand! AI · ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE 018 10 JAN 2026 The Stranger Who Speaks Every Language Context Mapping, and what becomes of it when an AI walks on stage. A LM has read every context and belongs to none, so it collapses meaning by default, which makes bounded contexts more vital! AI didn't dissolve your borders; it stress… AI · ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE 017 08 NOV 2024 Promoting Long-Term Change With Digital Twins Digital Twins is becoming increasingly important as virtual "time machines" that let businesses assess and maximize their operations with an eye towards lowering environmental impact, therefore supporting sustainable growth. I am reviewing… STRATEGY · SUSTAINABILITY 016 08 NOV 2023 Plowing Architectural Notions TOGAF and DDD in action to address business complexities. ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE · TOGAF 015 03 MAY 2023 Today, businesses of all types are focusing on Sustainability This note is highly inspired by the content being presented and referenced in Open Group Summit - London 2023 including direct narration. There has never been a greater need for businesses to address sustainability and environmental issues… ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE · STRATEGY · SUSTAINABILITY 014 15 DEC 2022 On Architecture Diagrams An attempt to explain and describe some generic material that a solution architect may use to create better architectural diagrams. ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE 013 01 SEP 2022 An Examination of the Reference Architecture Old but divisive. Let's examine into RA architectonics. ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE 012 15 JUL 2021 Tidbits on Streamlining the Cloud Costs A few notes on how to cloud costs optimization can be initiated CLOUD · ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE · STRATEGY 011 07 JUL 2021 TOGAF - Content Framework, Tools and Repository Tips and Findings on the ADM supporting Tools and Frameworks. ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE · TOGAF 010 29 JUN 2021 TOGAF - Architecture Governance Iteration It is the time to share my notes and tips on TOGAF ADM Governance Iteration. ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE · TOGAF 009 22 JUN 2021 TOGAF - Transition Planning Iteration Here are some notes I have taken about TOGAF's Enterprise Architecture Development Method (ADM) Transition Planning Iteration. ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE · TOGAF 008 15 JUN 2021 TOGAF - Architecture Development Iteration Summary of the second TOGAF ADM iteration (Architecture Development Iteration). ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE · TOGAF 007 09 JUN 2021 Rethink Enterprise Architecture As a reminder for CIOs ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE · STRATEGY 006 07 JUN 2021 TOGAF - Architecture Capability Iteration Sharing some notes on the first iteration of TOGAF ADM; Architecture Capability Iteration. ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE · TOGAF 005 01 JUN 2021 TOGAF - Architecture Development Method Some notes on TOGAF ADM and Iterative methodology ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE · TOGAF 004 18 MAY 2021 TOGAF - Definition and Concepts Basic definitions and concepts of enterprise architecture and specifically TOGAF ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE · TOGAF 003 17 FEB 2021 An Orientation to Integration Architecture A solution architect's Integration Design notes and comments INTEGRATION 002 03 JAN 2021 Scaffolding a Cloud Strategy In this note, some of the basics of a meaningful cloud strategy paper is summarized. CLOUD · ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE · STRATEGY 001 18 DEC 2020 A Chance to Optimize Applications Cloud Migration is a chance to assess the applications and introduce lots of opportunities. CLOUD · ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE · STRATEGY